Hernando scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the DeSoto Central Jaguars a 17-0 shutout. With that win, Hernando brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Luke Romine made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Romine was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Hernando got a massive performance out of Tyler Sullivan, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Brody Martin was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Hernando, bringing their record for this year to 14-5. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs per game. As for DeSoto Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hernando will take on Southaven at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hernando is facing Southaven at the right time seeing as Southaven is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for DeSoto Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Horn Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Horn Lake is coming into the game with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning DeSoto Central will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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